{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/south-africa/pretoria","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T00:15:22.152Z","place":{"city":"Pretoria","country":"South Africa","countryCode":"ZA","lat":-25.74486,"lon":28.18783},"safety":{"score":30,"level":"CAUTION","answer":"Caution advised","saferThanPctOfCountries":15,"confidence":0.78,"caps":[{"max":30,"reason":"Homicide rate 44/100k"}],"databaseScore":30,"travellerSentiment":{"score":59,"label":"Mixed","summary":"Recent traveller reports on forums and review sites describe feeling unsafe walking alone after dark but note that many visitors stay safe by using private transport and staying in gated accommodations.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":45,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":21,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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(latest year)","value":0.1235572394897154,"display":"0.12 / million","year":"2021","score":91,"source":"Global Terrorism Database"},{"key":"road_deaths","label":"Road traffic deaths","value":24.5,"display":"24.5 / 100k","year":"2021","score":33,"source":"WHO Global Health Observatory"},{"key":"stability","label":"Political stability & no terrorism","value":55.3527432,"display":"55/100","year":"2024","score":55,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"rule_of_law","label":"Rule of law","value":57.2693915,"display":"57/100","year":"2024","score":57,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"corruption","label":"Control of corruption","value":43.9726469,"display":"44/100","year":"2024","score":44,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"gov_effectiveness","label":"Government effectiveness","value":46.9478119,"display":"47/100","year":"2024","score":47,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"regulatory","label":"Regulatory 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Botswana","distanceKm":466},{"kind":"Wildfire","severity":"green","title":"forest fire notification in Botswana","distanceKm":478},{"kind":"Wildfire","severity":"green","title":"forest fire notification in Botswana","distanceKm":483}],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Pretoria can be visited safely with vigilance, but it carries a moderate overall risk for travelers.","summary":"The multi-source safety profile rates Pretoria at 30/100 (CAUTION) due to a high homicide rate and elevated crime perception, yet terrorism, air quality and health hazards are low. Official advisories urge a high degree of caution, and recent news shows sporadic violent incidents and anti‑migrant protests that could affect public order.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Mugging and armed robbery occur in certain suburbs and downtown, particularly at night; visitors should stay in well‑secured neighborhoods and avoid isolated streets."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag‑snatching are common in busy shopping centres, transport hubs and tourist sites; keep bags closed and front‑facing."},"safeAreas":["Hatfield","Pretoria Gardens","Grove"],"avoidAreas":["Mamelodi","Akasia"],"scams":["fake police demanding roadside fines","overcharging in taxis or rideshare scams","counterfeit accommodation bookings"],"zones":[{"name":"Brooklyn","level":"caution","note":"Residential area with higher petty crime rates after dark"},{"name":"Mamelodi","level":"avoid","note":"High violent crime and gang activity, especially at night"},{"name":"Sunnyside","level":"caution","note":"Urban centre with frequent thefts; stay alert after dark"},{"name":"Hatfield","level":"safe","note":"University hub with strong police presence and secure campuses"},{"name":"Pretoria Gardens","level":"safe","note":"Affluent suburb with gated communities and low incident rates"},{"name":"Akasia","level":"avoid","note":"Notorious for armed robbery and carjacking incidents"},{"name":"Muckleneuk","level":"caution","note":"Busy student area; pickpocketing and scams common near campus"},{"name":"Grove","level":"safe","note":"Quiet residential zone with low crime and good lighting"}]}}